Nathaniel (Nathll) Spencer was born April 8, 1723 in Haddam, Connecticut.
Nathaniel married Ruth Purple September 29, 1757 in Middletown, Connecticut.
Nathaniel and Ruth had a child
1. Nathaniel (Nathll) Spencer 08/22/1758
Nathaniels death is unknown, but Ruth did remarry a few years before her death.
It is possible that he served in the French Indian wars. There was a Nathaniel Spencer from connecticut on the munster roll in 1757, in Lyman's Regiment, 8th company serving under Captain John Slapp.
There was also a Nathll Spencer from Connecticut on the military pay roll in 1758 serving in the third regiment under Col. Fitch, and Capt. Eleazer
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Ruth Purple
Ruth Purple was born August 1, 1741 in Middletown, Connecticut.
Ruth Purple married Nathaniel (Nathll) Spencer September 29, 1757 in Middletown, Connecticut.
Nathaniel and Ruth had a child
1. Nathaniel (Nathll) Spencer 08/22/1758
Ruth died in 1774
Ruth Purple married Nathaniel (Nathll) Spencer September 29, 1757 in Middletown, Connecticut.
Nathaniel and Ruth had a child
1. Nathaniel (Nathll) Spencer 08/22/1758
Ruth died in 1774
John Wilson
John Wilson was born about 1830 in Ireland.
John Married Nancy McColough
John and Nancy had five children.
James Wilson b. 1858 - ?
Eliza Wilson b. 1860 - ?
Annie Wilson b. 1861 - ?
Nana Wilson b. 1863 - ?
Robert Wilson b. 04/08/1868
According to the 1870 U.S. Federal Census John, his wife Nancy, and their children lived in Greenbush, Rensselaer, New York.
John Married Nancy McColough
John and Nancy had five children.
James Wilson b. 1858 - ?
Eliza Wilson b. 1860 - ?
Annie Wilson b. 1861 - ?
Nana Wilson b. 1863 - ?
Robert Wilson b. 04/08/1868
According to the 1870 U.S. Federal Census John, his wife Nancy, and their children lived in Greenbush, Rensselaer, New York.
Nancy McColough
Nancy McColough was born about 1840 in Auterem, Ireland.
She Married John Wilson.
Nancy and John had 5 Children
James Wilson b. 1858 - ?
Eliza Wilson b. 1860 - ?
Annie Wilson b. 1861 - ?
Nana Wilson b. 1863 - ?
Robert Wilson b. 04/08/1868
According to the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Nancy her husband John, and their children lived in Greenbush, Rensselaer, New York.
She Married John Wilson.
Nancy and John had 5 Children
James Wilson b. 1858 - ?
Eliza Wilson b. 1860 - ?
Annie Wilson b. 1861 - ?
Nana Wilson b. 1863 - ?
Robert Wilson b. 04/08/1868
According to the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Nancy her husband John, and their children lived in Greenbush, Rensselaer, New York.
Helen Spencer Wilson
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Helen Spencer Wilson Was born on July 8, 1905 in St. Louis, Missouri.Helen Spencer Wilson's father was Robert H. Wilson, and her mother was Orpha May Spencer.
Helen Spencer Wilson Married Carl Leroy Barnum Sr., Ernest Clement McCoy, and Louis Carson.
Helen Spencer Wilson and Carl Leroy Barnum Sr. had one child.
1. Carl (Sonny) Leroy Barnum
Helen Spencer Wilson and Ernest Clement McCoy had two children
1. Ernest Pleasant McCoy
2. Oprha May McCoy
Helen was born in 1905, Republican Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Charles Fairbanks was Vice President.
In 1910 according to the federal census at 4-5 years old the family had moved to Redondo Beach, Ca. Helen was living with her father Robert H. Wilson 42, mother Orpha May 32, sister Roberta 3, and brother Robert 17months ** her brother Robert died at the age of 3, from a tricycle accident on the street they lived on.In 1920 Helen was 14 and living in Redondo Beach with her father Robert H 51, Mother Orpha May 42, sister Roberta 12, sister Alta 9, brother James 7, brother Willis and sister Winifred (twins)5, and brother John 4.
Helen and Carl Barnum marry about 1926 according to the 1930 Federal Census.
In 1930 Helen was 24, and living with her husband Carl aged 24 and son Carl aged aged 2. They lived at 203 30th Street, in a house they were renting. Carl was a truck driver for a refinery, and Helen stayed home with their son Carl.
According to the Anniversary Directory of the Redondo Congregational Church in 1932 Helen Barnum was living in the 1000 Block W. 95th St. in Los Angeles
Here is a photo of the Marriage Certificate for Ernest C. McCoy as Helen S. Barnum. They Married in Yuma Arizona on June 13th 1936. The Marriage license is view-able on Ernest C. McCoy's page
Aug 2. 1936. They lived on 8925 Mettler Ave in Los Angeles.
In 1940 Helen was living on Mettler St. in Los Angeles with husband Ernest McCoy 42, Son Carl Barnum 12, son Ernest McCoy 2, and daughter Orpha May McCoy 6 months old. According to this federal census Helen completed 3 years of high school. Her daughter verified this, saying that her mother didn't complete school, after getting angry at a Home Ec teacher.
I found a letter Helen had written to her brother Willis Wilson. It was post marked June 11, 1942. it is an interesting letter. It was returned unopened after they learned of Willis's death in Africa. Helen was living with Ernest her second husband, and their three kids on a farm that some people of Japanese decent had been removed from, and who were sent to an internment camp. I have no idea, if they purchased the land, or if they were renting / etc. from the Farm Security dministration. Click Here for the transcription, and photos of the letter.
The photo on the right is a discharge card from the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War.
I created a Transcription page Here.
Helen's husband Ernest McCoy died May 8, 1954
Helen married third husband Goerge Carson on July 9, 1956.
Here is a couple letters she wrote in 1972.
Here is a letter written in 1973
Helen Died on December 9, 1999. She is Interred at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Margery De Cheyne
Margery De Cheyne was born 13?
Margery De Cheyne's father was Roger De Cheyne, and her mother was Isolda
Margery De Cheyne married Ralph Lingen
They had a child
Isabel Lingen 1366 - 1446
Margery De Cheyne's father was Roger De Cheyne, and her mother was Isolda
Margery De Cheyne married Ralph Lingen
They had a child
Isabel Lingen 1366 - 1446
Ralph Lingen
Ralph Lingen was born 1345
Ralph Lingen's father was John Lingen
Ralph Lingen was married to Margery De Cheyne
They had a child
Isabel Lingen 1366 - 1446
Ralph Lingen's father was John Lingen
Ralph Lingen was married to Margery De Cheyne
They had a child
Isabel Lingen 1366 - 1446
John Bagley
John Bagley was born 1605 Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
There is no information on his parents
John Bagley married Mary Warren
They had 1 child
Orlando Bagley: 1625 - 1699
John Bagley died 1657 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
There is no information on his parents
John Bagley married Mary Warren
They had 1 child
Orlando Bagley: 1625 - 1699
John Bagley died 1657 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut
Sarah Colby
Sarah Colby was born 1637, Massachusetts
Sarah Colby's father was Anthony Colby, and her mother was Susanna Haddon.
Sarah Colby Married Orlando Bagley.
They had 4 children
Sarah Bagley: 1663 - 1733
Sarah Colby died 1663 in Suffolk, England
Sarah Colby's father was Anthony Colby, and her mother was Susanna Haddon.
Sarah Colby Married Orlando Bagley.
They had 4 children
Sarah Bagley: 1663 - 1733
Sarah Colby died 1663 in Suffolk, England
Orlando Bagley
Orlando Bagley's Father was John Bagley, and his mother was Mary Warren
Orlando Bagley married Sarah Colby
They had 4 children
Sarah Bagley: 1663 - 1733
Orlando Bagley died 1699 in Boston, Suffolk, England
Sarah Bagley
Sarah Bagley was born 1663 in Massachusetts.
Sarah Bagley's father was Orlando Bagley, and her mother was Sarah Colby.
Sarah Bagley married John Mack.
They had 12 children
Ebenezer Mack: 1700 - 1777
Sarah Bagley died 1733 New London, Conecticut
Sarah Bagley's father was Orlando Bagley, and her mother was Sarah Colby.
Sarah Bagley married John Mack.
They had 12 children
Ebenezer Mack: 1700 - 1777
Sarah Bagley died 1733 New London, Conecticut
John Mack
John Mack was born 1657 in Inverness, Scotland.
The records here pretty much stop. Instead of names for his parents, it says Mc, and Mc. It does however state where and what year they were born.
Father Mc was born 1615 in Inverness, Scotland his death is unknown.
Mother Mc was born 1620 in Inverness-Shire, Scotland her death date is unknown.
John Mack married Sarah Bagley.
They had 12 children
Ebenezer Mack: 1700 - 1777
John Mack passed away 1734
The records here pretty much stop. Instead of names for his parents, it says Mc, and Mc. It does however state where and what year they were born.
Father Mc was born 1615 in Inverness, Scotland his death is unknown.
Mother Mc was born 1620 in Inverness-Shire, Scotland her death date is unknown.
John Mack married Sarah Bagley.
They had 12 children
Ebenezer Mack: 1700 - 1777
John Mack passed away 1734
Hannah Huntley
Hannah Huntley was born 1708 in New London, Connecticut.
Hannah Huntley's Father was Aaron Huntley, and her mother was Deborah DeWolf.
Hannah Huntley married Ebenezer Mack.
They had 9 children
Samuel Mack: November 15, 1734 - October 10, 1783.
Hannah Huntley died 1796 in New London, Connecticut.
Hannah Huntley's Father was Aaron Huntley, and her mother was Deborah DeWolf.
Hannah Huntley married Ebenezer Mack.
They had 9 children
Samuel Mack: November 15, 1734 - October 10, 1783.
Hannah Huntley died 1796 in New London, Connecticut.
Ebenezer Mack
Ebenezer Mack was born in 1700, in New London, Connecticut.
Ebenezer Mack's father was John Mack, and his mother was Sarah Bagley.
Ebenezer Married Hannah Huntley
They had 9 children
Samuel Mack: November 15, 1734 - October 10, 1783
Ebenezer Mack passed away 1777, in connecticut.
Ebenezer Mack's father was John Mack, and his mother was Sarah Bagley.
Ebenezer Married Hannah Huntley
They had 9 children
Samuel Mack: November 15, 1734 - October 10, 1783
Ebenezer Mack passed away 1777, in connecticut.
Lydia Brainard
Lydia Brainard was born 1730 in Haddam Neck, Connecticut.
Lydia Brainard married Samuel Mack.
They had 7 children
Lydia Mack: November 30, 1758 - ?
It is unknown when she died
Lydia Brainard married Samuel Mack.
They had 7 children
Lydia Mack: November 30, 1758 - ?
It is unknown when she died
Samuel Mack
Samuel Mack was born November 15, 1734 in Lyme, Connecticut.
Samuel Mack's father was Ebenezer Mack, and his mother was Hannah Huntley.
Samuel Mack married Lydia Brainard.
They had 7 children.
Lydia Mack: November 30, 1758 - ?
He passed away October 10, 1783 in Port Medway, Nova Scotia, Canada
Samuel Mack's father was Ebenezer Mack, and his mother was Hannah Huntley.
Samuel Mack married Lydia Brainard.
They had 7 children.
Lydia Mack: November 30, 1758 - ?
He passed away October 10, 1783 in Port Medway, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lydia Mack
Lydia Mack was born November 30, 1758 in England.
Lydia's father was Samuel Mack, and her mother was Lydia Brainard.
Lydia Mack married Nathaniel Spencer.
They had 1 child
1. 1. Hollister Spencer April 16, 1778 - 1837
It is unknown when she died
Lydia's father was Samuel Mack, and her mother was Lydia Brainard.
Lydia Mack married Nathaniel Spencer.
They had 1 child
1. 1. Hollister Spencer April 16, 1778 - 1837
It is unknown when she died
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Nathaniel Spencer
Nathaniell Spencer was born August 22, 1758 in Middletown, Connecticut. His father's name was Nath(anie)ll, and his mothers name was Ruth Purple
Nathaniel Spencer Married Lydia Mack.
They had 3 children
1. Hollister Spencer April 16, 1778 - 1837
2. Samuel Mack Spencer 1780 - ?
3. Nancy Spencer 1784 - ?
Nathaniel Spencer died Jun, 1785
According to family Nathaniel went to England to claim property, on the way back to the Americas, the ship sank and all on board perished.
Nathaniel (Nathll) was 16 when the war of independence was declared.
Nathaniel Spencer Married Lydia Mack.
They had 3 children
1. Hollister Spencer April 16, 1778 - 1837
2. Samuel Mack Spencer 1780 - ?
3. Nancy Spencer 1784 - ?
Nathaniel Spencer died Jun, 1785
According to family Nathaniel went to England to claim property, on the way back to the Americas, the ship sank and all on board perished.
Nathaniel (Nathll) was 16 when the war of independence was declared.
Theda Secton
Theda Secton was born December 30, 1777.
Theda Secton's father was Samuel Secton, and her mother was Theda Hastings'
Theda Secton married Hollister Spencer.
They had 10 children
1. Samuel S. Spencer: May 27, 1801 - ?
2. Samuel S. Spencer 2nd: September 1802 - October 9, 1802
3. Nathaniel Mack Spencer: April 16, 1804 - November 11, 1806
4. Lydia Marietta Spencer: April 19, 1806 - January 29, 1893
5. Nathaniel Mack Spencer 2nd: March 7, 1808 - ?
6. Julius H. Spencer: September 10, 1809 - November 9, 1875
7. Diodate Spencer: July 22, 1812 - June 10, 1870
8. Erastus Spencer: May 18, 1814 - ?
9. Sarah Eddy Spencer: April 18, 1816 - ?
10. Norman Spencer: April 15, 1819 - August 4, 1897
Theda Secton Died March 28, 1858 in East Haddam, United States
Theda Secton's father was Samuel Secton, and her mother was Theda Hastings'
Theda Secton married Hollister Spencer.
They had 10 children
1. Samuel S. Spencer: May 27, 1801 - ?
2. Samuel S. Spencer 2nd: September 1802 - October 9, 1802
3. Nathaniel Mack Spencer: April 16, 1804 - November 11, 1806
4. Lydia Marietta Spencer: April 19, 1806 - January 29, 1893
5. Nathaniel Mack Spencer 2nd: March 7, 1808 - ?
6. Julius H. Spencer: September 10, 1809 - November 9, 1875
7. Diodate Spencer: July 22, 1812 - June 10, 1870
8. Erastus Spencer: May 18, 1814 - ?
9. Sarah Eddy Spencer: April 18, 1816 - ?
10. Norman Spencer: April 15, 1819 - August 4, 1897
Theda Secton Died March 28, 1858 in East Haddam, United States
Hollister Spencer
Hollister Spencer was born November 6, 1778 in Chatham, Middlesex, Connecticuit
His father was Nathaniel Spencer, and his mother was Lydia Mack
Hollister Spencer was married to Theda Secton.
They had 10 children
1. Samuel S. Spencer: May 27, 1801 - ?
2. Samuel S. Spencer 2nd: September 1802 - October 9, 1802
3. Nathaniel Mack Spencer: April 16, 1804 - November 11, 1806
4. Lydia Marietta Spencer: April 19, 1806 - January 29, 1893
5. Nathaniel Mack Spencer 2nd: March 7, 1808 - ?
6. Julius H. Spencer: September 10, 1809 - November 9, 1875
7. Diodate Spencer: July 22, 1812 - June 10, 1870
8. Erastus Spencer: May 18, 1814 - ?
9. Sarah Eddy Spencer: April 18, 1816 - ?
10. Norman Spencer: April 15, 1819 - August 4, 1897
Hollister Spencer died in 1837 in Chatham, Connecticut
His father was Nathaniel Spencer, and his mother was Lydia Mack
Hollister Spencer was married to Theda Secton.
They had 10 children
1. Samuel S. Spencer: May 27, 1801 - ?
2. Samuel S. Spencer 2nd: September 1802 - October 9, 1802
3. Nathaniel Mack Spencer: April 16, 1804 - November 11, 1806
4. Lydia Marietta Spencer: April 19, 1806 - January 29, 1893
5. Nathaniel Mack Spencer 2nd: March 7, 1808 - ?
6. Julius H. Spencer: September 10, 1809 - November 9, 1875
7. Diodate Spencer: July 22, 1812 - June 10, 1870
8. Erastus Spencer: May 18, 1814 - ?
9. Sarah Eddy Spencer: April 18, 1816 - ?
10. Norman Spencer: April 15, 1819 - August 4, 1897
Hollister Spencer died in 1837 in Chatham, Connecticut
Julius H. Spencer
Julius H. Spencer was born September 10, 1809.
His father was Hollister Spencer, and his mother was Theda Secton.
Julius H. Spencer married Sarah Perry
They had 9 children
1. Chester Perry Spencer: ?
2. Joseph Spencer: ?
3. Lucinda Spencer: ?
4. Mary Helen Spencer: January 13, 1840 - January 31 1874
5. Harriet Matilda Spencer: January 26 1842 - ?
6. Norman Samuel Spencer: February 25, 1846 - March 1914
7. Rosalia Spencer: November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1880
8. Cora Ellen Spencer: December 20, 1849 - September 12, 1908
9. Roswell Emmett Spencer: April 9, 1858 - December 14, 1914
Julius H. Spencer died November 9, 1875 in Angola, Steube, Indiana
His father was Hollister Spencer, and his mother was Theda Secton.
Julius H. Spencer married Sarah Perry
They had 9 children
1. Chester Perry Spencer: ?
2. Joseph Spencer: ?
3. Lucinda Spencer: ?
4. Mary Helen Spencer: January 13, 1840 - January 31 1874
5. Harriet Matilda Spencer: January 26 1842 - ?
6. Norman Samuel Spencer: February 25, 1846 - March 1914
7. Rosalia Spencer: November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1880
8. Cora Ellen Spencer: December 20, 1849 - September 12, 1908
9. Roswell Emmett Spencer: April 9, 1858 - December 14, 1914
Julius H. Spencer died November 9, 1875 in Angola, Steube, Indiana
Sarah Perry
Sarah Perry was born 1818. Her father was Hazard Perry.
Sarah Married Julius H. Spencer and they had 9 children.
1. Chester Perry Spencer: ?
2. Joseph Spencer: ?
3. Lucinda Spencer: ?
4. Mary Helen Spencer: January 13, 1840 - January 31 1874
5. Harriet Matilda Spencer: January 26 1842 - ?
6. Norman Samuel Spencer: February 25, 1846 - March 1914
7. Rosalia Spencer: November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1880
8. Cora Ellen Spencer: December 20, 1849 - September 12, 1908
9. Roswell Emmett Spencer: April 9, 1858 - December 14, 1914
Sarah Perry died July 1, 1887 in Angola, Steube, Indiana
Sarah Married Julius H. Spencer and they had 9 children.
1. Chester Perry Spencer: ?
2. Joseph Spencer: ?
3. Lucinda Spencer: ?
4. Mary Helen Spencer: January 13, 1840 - January 31 1874
5. Harriet Matilda Spencer: January 26 1842 - ?
6. Norman Samuel Spencer: February 25, 1846 - March 1914
7. Rosalia Spencer: November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1880
8. Cora Ellen Spencer: December 20, 1849 - September 12, 1908
9. Roswell Emmett Spencer: April 9, 1858 - December 14, 1914
Sarah Perry died July 1, 1887 in Angola, Steube, Indiana
Leah C. Stutes
Leah Christina (Tena) Stutes was born January 2, 1854.Leah's parents were James Perry Stutes, and her mother was Mary Ann H Obryant
Leah C. Stutes married Norman Samuel Spencer on December 30, 1869 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas.
They had 5 children
1. George Emmett Spencer: May 23, 1872 - January 23, 1873
2. Marcus Perry Spencer: April 1 1874 - ?
3. Julius H. Spencer: February 6, 1876 - ?
4. Orpha May Spencer: December 2,1877 - June 15, 1956
5. Alta Spencer: March 17, 1881 - ?
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In the 1875 Aubry, Johnson County, Kansas Census Leah was 21 and living with husband Norman 30, and Marcus Perry their son aged 1 year. It says Norman was a farmer at this time and that he was born in Indiana.
During the 1880 U.S. Federal Census Leah was living in the Banner Township in Fulton County, Illinois with her children Marcus 6, and Julius H. 4, and Orpha May 2. They were living with George Stutes (leah's brother), his wife, and their first two daughters. Leah's husband Robert Wilson was not living with them at this
time. They lived on a farm, and George was a
farmer.In 1880s Federal Census Norman was living in Steuben, Indiana.
Norman has Leah, Marcus their son, Julius, and Orpha living with him in Indiana. I don't know if they moved during 1800, or if Leah decided to leave Norman. They probably divorced, because later Leah was married to someone else.
There is a census for 1895 in Parsons, Labette, Kansas.
Here Leah is 40, and is married to Richard Combs 36, Perry 21 (Marcus Perry) her son, Julius 19 her son **She has the boys with Combs as their last name here** Orpha Spencer 17, and Alta Spencer 14. I don't know why she has the boys as Combs, and the girls as Spencer.
In 1900 Paragould, Greene, Arkansas Tena is saying she is 46, and a widow. She is using Spencer as her last name in this census. She is living with Perry (Marcus Perry) 26 her son, Julius H 24 her son, Orpha 22 her daughter, and Flora A 2 years old her daughter by Richard Combs. By 1904 Leah is living in St. Louis, Mo.
I have a letter from Robert H. Wilson, her son in law to Leah dated 9 January 1905. Here is a link to the full transcription.http://heathersgenealogyguide.blogspot.com/2017/08/9-january-1905-letter-from-robert-h.html
Robert says to send his regards to Flora in the letter, I am having trouble finding her, or any mention of her after this letter.
Leah C. Stutes died on February 10, 1909 in Redondo Beach, California at 54 years old, Norman died in Redondo Beach in 1915. I am not sure whether they came out together and remarried, or came out separately. Norman is buried next to Leah, but has no marker.
Norman Samuel Spencer
Norman Samuel Spencer Norman Samuel Spencer was born on February 25, 1846 in Angola, Steuben, Indiana. His father was Julius H. Spencer and his mother was Sarah Perry
Norman Samuel Spencer married Leah C. Stutes, on December 30, 1869 in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas.
Norman and Leah had 5 children
1. George Emmett Spencer: May 23, 1872 - January 23, 1873
2. Marcus Perry Spencer: April 1 1874 - ?
3. Julius H. Spencer: February 6, 1876 - ?
4. Orpha May Spencer: December 2,1877 - June 15, 1956
5. Alta Spencer: March 17, 1881 - ?
Norman Samuel Spencer died March 1914 in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California
According to the 1860 Federal Census, Norman Samuel 14 years old was living with his siblings, and both parents in Steuben Township, Steuben, Indiana.
This is just one year before the civil war. There isn't any records of Spencer's from Steuben serving in the civil war.
According to the 1880 U.S. Federal Census Norman lived in the Steuben Township of Steuben, Indiana. With Leah his wife, and his children. The census said he was a farmer.
Norman and Leah moved to Redondo Beach, Leah died in 1909, and in 1910 according to the Federal Census, he was living with his daughter Orpha May, and her husband Robert Wilson in Redondo Beach.
Orpha May Spencer
Orpha May Spencer
Orpha May Spencer was born on December 02, 1877 in Salem, Centre, Indiana.
Her father was Norman Samuel Spencer, and her mother was Leah C. (Tena) Stutes
Orpha May Spencer married Robert H. Wilson October 30, 1904 in Illinois.
They had 8 children
1. Helen Spencer Wilson: July 8 1905 - December 9 1999
2. Roberta Chestina Wilson: April 9 1907 - May 1985
3. Robert Halestein Wilson: March 1909 - 1912
4. Alta Elizabeth Wilson: October 15 1910 - 1958
5. James Howard Wilson: 1912 - 1958
6. Willis Hembree Wilson: August 14 1914 - Feb 26- May 101942
7. Winiford May Wilson: August 14 1914 - August 24 1995
8. John Perry Wilson: November 19, 1915 - February 27 1998
Orpha saved many letters, and a few other items. I am currently adding photos and transcribing them on a different blog. Click Here to see the collection of letters, Rosters, etc. that were saved by Orpha. They are mostly from 1904 - 1905.
She died on June 15, 1956 in Redondo Beach, California at 78 years old.
In the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Orpha was living in the Banner Township in Fulton County, Illinois. Orpha 2, Leah her mother 26, her brother Marcus 6, and her brother Julius H. 4, were living with their uncle George Stutes 25, his wife Ann 25, niece Rachel 4, and niece Nora 5 months old. They lived on a farm, and George, Orpha's maternal uncle was a farmer.
In the 1880 census Norman Spencer35, Orpha's father also has them living with him. So this may be the year they seperated. The census states that Norman is a farmer. Norman was living in Stueben, Indiana.
In the 1895 Kansas State Census, Orpha 17, lived in Parsons, Labette, Kansas. She was living with her step father Richard Combs36, mother Tena 40, brother Perry 21, brother Julius 19, and sister Alta 14. This census doesn't contain much information, but something interesting is that Orpha and Alta are going by Spencer, while her brothers are using the surname Combs.
In the 1900 Federal Census, Orpha was living in Paragould, Greene, Arkansas. She was living with her mother Tena (Leah Christina) 46, her brother Perry (Marcus Perry) 26, her brother Julius H. 24, and sister Flora A. 2. It says Leah is a widow at this time. It also says Leah had 5 children, but only 4 were living, so he sister Alta, and stepfather Richard, died sometime in the previous 5 years. a John Stutes 52, was living with them as a boarder, he is probably an uncle of Orpha's all three men were working as laborers in a timber yard.
By 1904 Orpha was living at 6158 Ella St. in St. Louis, Mo. with her mother Leah, brother Julius, and sister Flora. We are very fortunate, that Orpha saved a number of letters she received. Click here for the collection of letters that she saved. I am currently transcriping them on a different blog. There are letters from Fiancee James O. Lee, and letters from Robert H. Wilson who she married.
She married at age 27, and had her first child at 28. The story is that she was engaged to a doctor, and someone told Robert. Robert did not want to lose her, so they got married. After they were married he told her that he was already married to someone else back east. She was devastated. Here is a letter she wrote Dec 24, 1904.. Christmas Eve, and 2 months pregnant with Helen their first daughter. The full transcript is on the letter link above.
This is a letter from Robert to her mother telling her about his "wrong doings" and asking for forgiveness, and for her to be kind to Orpha. The letter link above has a full transcript.
The next census I found with information on her was 1910. At this time she was living in Redondo Beach with her husband Robert Wilson 42, she was 32, and their children Helen 4, Roberta 3, and Robert H. 1 1/2.
In 1920 Robert 51 and Orpha 42 were still living in Redondo with their children Helen 14, Roberta 12, Alta 9, James 7, Willis 5, Winifred 5, John 4. Robert's son Robert (from the 1910 census) died at the age of 3 from internal bleeding caused by a accident while learning to ride a tricycle.
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In 1930 Robert 61 and Orpha 52 were still living in Redondo Beach with their daughter Alta 19, son Willis 15, daughter Winifred 15, and John 14. Robert was working as an electrician for the Railroad Co.
In 1940 Robert 73 and Orpha May 62 were living in Redondo with son Willis 25, daughter Roberta Ferguson 33 divorced, grandson Robert 14, granddaughter Nadine 9, and granddaughter Jacalyn 7.
Orpha died 15 July 1956. She is interred at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach, California.
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Her father was Norman Samuel Spencer, and her mother was Leah C. (Tena) Stutes
Orpha May Spencer married Robert H. Wilson October 30, 1904 in Illinois.
They had 8 children
1. Helen Spencer Wilson: July 8 1905 - December 9 1999
2. Roberta Chestina Wilson: April 9 1907 - May 1985
3. Robert Halestein Wilson: March 1909 - 1912
4. Alta Elizabeth Wilson: October 15 1910 - 1958
5. James Howard Wilson: 1912 - 1958
6. Willis Hembree Wilson: August 14 1914 - Feb 26- May 101942
7. Winiford May Wilson: August 14 1914 - August 24 1995
8. John Perry Wilson: November 19, 1915 - February 27 1998
Orpha saved many letters, and a few other items. I am currently adding photos and transcribing them on a different blog. Click Here to see the collection of letters, Rosters, etc. that were saved by Orpha. They are mostly from 1904 - 1905.
She died on June 15, 1956 in Redondo Beach, California at 78 years old.
In the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Orpha was living in the Banner Township in Fulton County, Illinois. Orpha 2, Leah her mother 26, her brother Marcus 6, and her brother Julius H. 4, were living with their uncle George Stutes 25, his wife Ann 25, niece Rachel 4, and niece Nora 5 months old. They lived on a farm, and George, Orpha's maternal uncle was a farmer.
In the 1880 census Norman Spencer35, Orpha's father also has them living with him. So this may be the year they seperated. The census states that Norman is a farmer. Norman was living in Stueben, Indiana.
In the 1895 Kansas State Census, Orpha 17, lived in Parsons, Labette, Kansas. She was living with her step father Richard Combs36, mother Tena 40, brother Perry 21, brother Julius 19, and sister Alta 14. This census doesn't contain much information, but something interesting is that Orpha and Alta are going by Spencer, while her brothers are using the surname Combs.
In the 1900 Federal Census, Orpha was living in Paragould, Greene, Arkansas. She was living with her mother Tena (Leah Christina) 46, her brother Perry (Marcus Perry) 26, her brother Julius H. 24, and sister Flora A. 2. It says Leah is a widow at this time. It also says Leah had 5 children, but only 4 were living, so he sister Alta, and stepfather Richard, died sometime in the previous 5 years. a John Stutes 52, was living with them as a boarder, he is probably an uncle of Orpha's all three men were working as laborers in a timber yard.
By 1904 Orpha was living at 6158 Ella St. in St. Louis, Mo. with her mother Leah, brother Julius, and sister Flora. We are very fortunate, that Orpha saved a number of letters she received. Click here for the collection of letters that she saved. I am currently transcriping them on a different blog. There are letters from Fiancee James O. Lee, and letters from Robert H. Wilson who she married.
She married at age 27, and had her first child at 28. The story is that she was engaged to a doctor, and someone told Robert. Robert did not want to lose her, so they got married. After they were married he told her that he was already married to someone else back east. She was devastated. Here is a letter she wrote Dec 24, 1904.. Christmas Eve, and 2 months pregnant with Helen their first daughter. The full transcript is on the letter link above.
The next census I found with information on her was 1910. At this time she was living in Redondo Beach with her husband Robert Wilson 42, she was 32, and their children Helen 4, Roberta 3, and Robert H. 1 1/2.
In 1920 Robert 51 and Orpha 42 were still living in Redondo with their children Helen 14, Roberta 12, Alta 9, James 7, Willis 5, Winifred 5, John 4. Robert's son Robert (from the 1910 census) died at the age of 3 from internal bleeding caused by a accident while learning to ride a tricycle.
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In 1930 Robert 61 and Orpha 52 were still living in Redondo Beach with their daughter Alta 19, son Willis 15, daughter Winifred 15, and John 14. Robert was working as an electrician for the Railroad Co.
In 1940 Robert 73 and Orpha May 62 were living in Redondo with son Willis 25, daughter Roberta Ferguson 33 divorced, grandson Robert 14, granddaughter Nadine 9, and granddaughter Jacalyn 7.
Orpha died 15 July 1956. She is interred at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach, California.
Robert H. Wilson
Robert H. Wilson Robert was born April 08, 1868 in East Albany, New York.
Robert's parents were John Wilson, and his mother Was Nancy McCulla.
Robert H. Wilson Married Orpha May Spencer on October 30, 1904 in Illinois.
They had 8 children
1. Helen Spencer Wilson: July 8 1905 - December 9 1999
2. Roberta Chestina Wilson: April 9 1907 - May 1985
3. Robert Halestein Wilson: March 1909 - 1912
4. Alta Elizabeth Wilson: October 15 1910 - 1958
5. James Howard Wilson: 1912 - 1958
6. Willis Hembree Wilson: August 14 1914 - Feb 26 - May 10 1942
7. Winiford May Wilson: August 14 1914 - August 24 1995
8. John Perry Wilson: November 19, 1915 - February 27 1998
Robert H. Wilson is one of the men on this old firetruck.
In 1870 Robert was 2 years old, and was living with his father John 50 years old, mother Nancy 40 years old, brother James 12 years old, sister Eliza 10 years old, sister Annie 9 years old, and sister Nana 7 years old. They were living in Greenbush, and there is not an occupation listed for his father at this time, but both of Robert's parent were born in Ireland.
In 1880 Robert was 12 years old and living with his father John 50, mother Nancy 40, daughter Nancy (aka nana) 18, Maria 16, and sister Mary Jane 9. At this time John was working as a laborer, his mother was keeping house, both daughter were working in the textile industry with wool, and Robert aged 12 at this time was working in a Butt Factory. They lived on Athol St. in West Troy, Albany, New York.
Robert married, and had a wife, then married Orpha May while he was still married to his first wife, because he heard Orpha was going to be engaged to a doctor and did not want to lose her. He did not tell Orpha that he was already married until after he married her. The image is a letter he wrote to her mother asking for forgiveness. The link to the letter has a full transcript I prepared if you would like to read it.
In 1910 Robert was living with his Wife Orpha May Spencer in Redondo Beach California at 214 S. Helberta. At this time he was an electrician, and they were living with daughter Helen 4, daughter Roberta 3, and baby Robert H.. Norman Spencer 64 Robert's father in law also lived with them.
In 1920 Robert 51 and Orpha 42 were still living in Redondo with their children Helen 14, Roberta 12, Alta 9, James 7, Willis 5, Winifred 5, John 4. Robert's son Robert (from the 1910 census) died at the age of 3 from internal bleeding caused by a accident while learning to ride a tricycle.
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In 1930 Robert 61 and Orpha 52 were still living in Redondo Beach with their daughter Alta 19, son Willis 15, daughter Winifred 15, and John 14. Robert was working as an electrician for the Railroad Co.
In 1940 Robert 73 and Orpha May 62 were living in Redondo with son Willis 25, daughter Roberta Ferguson 33 divorced, grandson Robert 14, granddaughter Nadine 9, and granddaughter Jacalyn 7.
Robert died June 3rd 1947, at his home in the kitchen after getting home from work. The physician said it was Left Ventricular Failure, due to Myocardial Hypertrophy and degeneration for 15 years and early rheumatic fever 40 years. He was 80 years old. He is buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery Redondo Beach. The death certificate states that his usual occupation was a mechanic for the railway.
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